NHTSA Recall # | 21515 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 91V056000 |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHARGER |
Model Year | 1986 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 30/08/91 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/08/85 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/11/85 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 11/04/91 |
Report created | 16/04/91 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 55000 |
Defect summary | Rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolts may fail from stress corrosion cracking possibly caused by processing deviations in the construction of the pivot bolt. |
Consequence summary | Failure of bolts may result in partial separation of therear suspension from the vehicle, resulting in loss of vehicle control withoutwarning and a vehicle crash. |
Corrective action | Replace the rear suspension trailing arm-to-hanger bracket pivot bolt with a properly processed bolt. |
Recall notes | System: rear suspension. Vehicle description: passenger cars. |